Happenings

Creating Prepared, Communities for Homeland Security

Jan. 14-15, 2009 at the Castle Dale County Building, 75 East Main Street, Castle Dale. Sponsored by: Utah Commission on Volunteers, Emery County Sheriff's Office What is this training about? Utilizing adult-learning principles and the problem-based learning method, this training provides an opportunity for community members to work in cross-disciplinary teams, to draw on collective skills, knowledge, and resources, to address existing or potential homeland security threats at the community level. This no-cost training is supported and certified by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Training, Course #AWR182. Online registration: www.regonline.com/CVPR. Registration is required. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are encouraged to attend as teams of individuals from their community. Registration is required for each person. Registration closes Jan.5, 2009 For more information call: Rich Hendricks at 435-760-2471.

Fly-tying Clinic

Learn how to tie flies like a pro. Starting Jan. 14 for six weeks. $20 registration fee includes nearly all supplies. Register at the Emery County Recreation building on Jan. 5 or 6 before 6 p.m.

Raquetball Tournament

Emery County Recreation will be holding a raquetball tournament at Food Ranch on Jan. 17 beginning at 8 a.m. There is a $10 entrance fee, prizes for the winners. Register at the Emery County Recreation building on Jan. 5 or 6 before 6 p.m.

New Years Celebration

Ring in the New Year at the Price Senior Citizen Center 9 p.m. till midnight with "Music of the Heart." All ages welcome, refreshments will be served and party favors supplied. Donations suggested. For more information contact Annette at 650-0049.

Addiction Recovery Help

Narconon reminds parents that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs with youth is on the rise. Learn to recognize the signs of drug abuse and get your kids help if they need it. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all classes of drugs. Narconon also offers free addiction counseling, assessments and referrals to rehabilitation centers. 877-413-3073 or www.drugsno.com.

Ice Fishing Tournament

Join Scofield State Park staff Dec. 27 for its Third Annual Ice Fishing Tournament. Registration is limited and required by calling (435) 687-2491. The cost is $13 per entrant. Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m. with the tournament beginning at 7 a.m. A prize is awarded for the biggest fish, along with drawings for door prizes, and free hot chocolate and hot dogs for everyone who participates.